Historic churches · London
Church of St Laurence, Upminster
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Church of St Laurence, Upminster — church in Upminster, London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Upminster · 0.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Laurence in Upminster is located at postcode RM14 2BB and is accessible via Upminster railway station, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Laurence, Upminster is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1201. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Upminster, London". Coordinates: 51.5550°, 0.2480°.
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Heritage listing
The church of St Laurence, Upminster, is the Church of England parish church in Upminster, England. It is a Grade I listed building. It is the historic minster or church from which Upminster derives its name, meaning 'upper church', probably signifying 'church on higher ground'. The place-name is first attested as 'Upmynster' in 1062, and appears as 'Upmunstra' in the Domesday Book of 1086.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Church of St Laurence in Upminster is a place of worship that welcomes visitors to explore its historical and architectural significance. It offers regular services and is committed to serving the community while preserving its traditions.
From the Wikipedia article
The church of St Laurence, Upminster, is the Church of England parish church in Upminster, England. It is a Grade I listed building. It is the historic minster or church from which Upminster derives its name, meaning 'upper church', probably signifying 'church on higher ground'. The place-name is first attested as 'Upmynster' in 1062, and appears as 'Upmunstra' in the Domesday Book of 1086.
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Background
History
Alice Perrers, mistress of King Edward III, was buried in the church or churchyard in 1400. However, there is no memorial to mark her grave. She had three illegitimate children with the king and later lived and died in the Gaynes manor in Upminster. The tower of St Laurence's played a crucial role in Rev. William Derham's first accurate measurement of the speed of sound. Derham was also buried in the church or churchyard, and in accordance with his wishes, there is no memorial for him.
Description
The church exemplifies 13th-century construction. The tower, dating from this period, features rubble walls, buttresses at its base, and a leaded, shingled spire characteristic of Essex architecture. The church underwent significant rebuilding in 1862–1863 by W. Gibbs Bartleet. Further rebuilding took place in 1928, when the original chancel became part of the nave, and the new choir and sanctuary were built, by Sir Charles Nicholson. Nicholson also built the current south chapel and Lady Chapel, on the north side.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5550, 0.2480
- District
- Havering
- Parish
- Havering, unparished area
- Postcode
- RM14 2BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hornchurch and Upminster
- Phone
- 07760 791 032
- Established
- 1201
- Nearest railway station
- Upminster — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Daily 9am–4pm in Winter; 9am–5pm in Summer
- Official site
- www.upminsterparish.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117465 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Laurence, Upminster (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Upminster, Essex - The Parish Church of Saint Laurence - geograph.org.uk - 645647.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Laurence, Upminster?
- Church of St Laurence, Upminster is in London, United Kingdom (postcode RM14 2BB), in the parish of Havering, unparished area.
- What is Church of St Laurence, Upminster?
- Church of St Laurence, Upminster — church in Upminster, London.
- How do I get to Church of St Laurence, Upminster?
- The nearest railway station is Upminster, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode RM14 2BB.
- When was Church of St Laurence, Upminster built?
- Built or established in 1201.
- Is Church of St Laurence, Upminster a listed building?
- Church of St Laurence, Upminster is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Laurence, Upminster free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Laurence, Upminster is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Laurence, Upminster?
- The nearest railway station is Upminster, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RM14 2BB.